The Veluwe is a large nature reserve in the Netherlands and is located in the province of Gelderland, but is also partly located in the province of Overijssel. There are several municipalities located in or near the Veluwe. Think of well-known cities such as Apeldoorn, Arnhem, Ede and Harderwijk. The nature reserve is easily accessible from different parts of the Netherlands, both by public transport and by car.

At 1,100 square kilometers, the Veluwe is one of the largest nature reserves in the Netherlands. 

The Veluwe lends itself perfectly as a location for undertaking fun activities in nature. Think of taking a nice walk and a bike ride, but also horseback riding, bird watching, wildlife spotting and picnicking are fun activities to do in the Veluwe.

In the forests of the Veluwe you can spot an awful lot of different animal species. The most famous animals are the red deer, wild boar and the Scottish Highlanders, but you can also spot badgers, foxes and many different types of birds. Do you come especially to the Veluwe to spot animals? Then it is best to do this early in the morning or at dusk. 

Have you ever heard of the Big Five of the Veluwe? In our article you can read all about spotting the Veluwe Big Five!

In the Veluwe you will find a number of beautiful and interesting sights, the most famous of which is the National Park De Hoge Veluwe. Other popular sights are: 

• The Kröller-Müller Museum;
• Palace Het Loo;
• The Apenheul.

Find out in this article the most beautiful places in the Hoge Veluwe National Park!

Yes, there are many nice accommodations in the Veluwe where you can stay during a weekend getaway. The offer is very diverse, from glamping sites and campsites to vacation parks and hotels. Some nice accommodations are:

• Boutique Hotel Beekhuizen
• Buitenplaats Beekhuizen
• Bilderberg Hotel De Keizerskroon
• StayOkay Apeldoorn